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The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing] has an online publication, the GMO Record, which lists all GMOs (genetically modified organisms) approved by the Gene Technology Regulator and all GM products approved by other product regulators.
Follow the links below to find information about the regulation of and standards for the gene technology industry.
Reviewed July 2009
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About the OGTR
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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An overview of what the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) does and what the Gene Technology Act 2000 covers.
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Oct 2009
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Legislation
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Contents include: the New Regulatory Scheme for Genetically Modified Organisms; documents produced in the development of the Acts; and documents produced in the development of the Gene Technology Regulations 2001.
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Aug 2009
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Office of the Gene Technology Regulator: forms
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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A collection of forms relating to applications for dealings with genetically modified organisms, accreditation of organisations, and certification of facilities.
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Jul 2009
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Licensing Committee
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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Information about the functions and composition of the NHMRC Licensing Committee.
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Jul 2009
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Documents relating to the risk assessment process
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This Risk analysis framework for licence applications to The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator has been published to assist organisations and individuals who intend to make an application under the Gene Technology Act or who have an interest in the potential for and assessment of risks from GMOs.
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May 2009
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Allegations of non-compliance
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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If you think someone you know is not complying with their responsibilities under the Gene Technology Act 2000, we want to hear from you. We depend on good information to deal with people who are breaking Australia's gene technology laws and to ensure industry integrity.
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Mar 2009
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| Title: |
Record of GMOs and GM product dealings
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Record of GMOs and GM Product Dealings (the Record) is a complete list of all GMOs approved by the Gene Technology Regulator and of all GM products approved by other product Regulators. The purpose of the Record is to provide the Australian public with ready access to information about all GMOs and GM products being used in Australia.
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Dec 2008
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Licence application & assessment process
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Act, the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (the Regulations) and corresponding state and territory law govern the comprehensive and highly consultative processes undertaken by the Regulator in making a decision about whether or not to issue a licence to deal with a GMO.
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Dec 2008
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Classes of dealings involving Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Act and the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 describe a number of classes of dealings with GMOs and corresponding approval processes, depending on the nature of the GMO and of the activities involving the GMO, such that the level of regulatory scrutiny is proportional to the level of risk.
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Oct 2008
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Office of the Gene Technology Regulator: guidelines
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Under the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act), the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) may issue technical and procedural guidelines in relation to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (under section 27 of the Act), in relation to certification of facilities to specified containment levels (section 90) and in relation to accreditation of organisations (section 98).
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Aug 2008
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Importation requirements
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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In Australia, all dealings with live and viable genetically modified organisms (GMOs), including import, are illegal unless authorised under the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act).
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Jul 2008
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Human embryos & cloning
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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This section of the site contains a comprehensive range of topics relevant to research involving human embryos and the prohibition of human cloning.
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Jun 2007
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Regulatory impact statement
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This document is the final regulatory impact statement for the Gene Technology (Recognition of Designated Areas) Principle 2003 which was gazetted on 5 September 2003. It describes the background, the problem, the objectives and the possible options which led to the issuing of the policy principle to recognise genetically modified (GM) / Non-GM designated areas.
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Oct 2005
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Gene Technology (Recognition of Designated Areas) Principle 2003
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This Principle is issued for the purpose of recognising areas (if any) designated under a State law for the purpose of preserving the identity of GM crops, non-GM crops, or both GM crops and non-GM crops, for marketing purposes.
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Oct 2005
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